binnovel Chapter 166 New Ideas
Chapter 166 New Ideas
Zhang Wenwu was also shocked when he heard that the two main regiments of the 210th Brigade now had less than people. You know, this is after a supplementary regiment of troops had been sent to the village. It seems that another regiment of the supplementary brigade will definitely be pushed into the village today.
But at this rate of loss, it is estimated that in a little over a day, there will be almost no one left in the village. You know, the Japanese army is now provoked. The Japanese army in North China has actually sent more than 30 planes to be specially assigned to the front line of the attack on Taierzhuang. The defenders are fighting the Japanese army every day under the planes overhead and the artillery on the ground.
"Are you transporting all these wounded soldiers to the hospital in Xuzhou? How many wounded are there?" Zhang Wenwu decided to find a way to solve the practical problems of the troops. If the war zone could not send reinforcements, then he would find a solution himself. Otherwise, if they continued at this speed, the 102nd Division might not be able to hold out until the day when the th Corps launched an attack on the Japanese army from the flank and rear.
"Well, these wounded soldiers are transported to the field hospital in Xuzhou for unified treatment and recuperation. Now the hospitals in Xuzhou have been basically requisitioned by the war zone, but they still cannot accommodate so many wounded soldiers on the front line. Some can only be healed in churches run by foreigners." The medic had just finished speaking when he heard a wounded soldier shouting in the carriage, so he quickly threw his cigarette out of the car and walked over to the wounded soldier to get busy.
After hearing Zhang Wenwu's previous question, Cao Huaguo also understood his superior's thoughts, so he asked Zhang Wenwu: "Director Zhang, do you want to bring in the wounded who have basically recovered from various hospitals to replenish them?"
Zhang Wenwu nodded and whispered, "Huaguo, I've thought about it. The wounded soldiers of our 102nd Division are not the only ones in the war zone hospital. The wounded soldiers of the troops that had fought with the Japanese earlier are basically in those hospitals. Many troops fought with the Japanese one or two months ago. Some of their wounded soldiers have been recuperating in the hospital for one or two months. I estimate that they are almost recovered now. Let's pull some of these wounded soldiers who are almost recovered here. These people are veterans with combat experience. They can go to the front line to participate in the battle at any time, and their combat effectiveness is still very strong. We can't let them go."
Cao Huaguo nodded vigorously. He was willing to do this. If he could get enough people, he would be less likely to be thrown into the manor. This was related to his life, so he quickly asked, "Director Zhang, how can we get people? If we do this, many troops will probably go to the war zone to complain about us. Will this be a problem?"
After taking two puffs of his cigarette, Zhang Wenwu said to Cao Huaguo, "Use money to pay them. Pay according to their ranks. As long as they are willing to come, a soldier will get two dollars, a lieutenant will get five to seven dollars, and a colonel-level officer will get ten dollars. Don't you have two gold bars on you? Take them all to Xuzhou City to exchange for dollars. As for the fact that these people's original troops went to the war zone to complain, don't worry about it. The war zone will not offend us for such a trivial matter at this time. Commander Li of the war zone should know what is more important. Besides, those people took the initiative to come here, and the war zone can't say anything."
After listening to Zhang Wenwu's words, Cao Huaguo also felt that they made a lot of sense. Before he could agree, he heard Zhang Wenwu continue to say: "These people should be concentrated in Xuzhou for rest and recuperation first. There is no need to transport them back to the division headquarters first. Do you understand? As for the place for these people to rest, I will go to Deputy Director Liang of the War Zone Quartermaster Department to find a solution. You are responsible for recruiting people for me. The more the better."
After hearing what Zhang Wenwu said, Cao Huaguo didn't react for a moment. What did Director Zhang mean? He didn't send the troops back to the division headquarters, but instead let them rest in Xuzhou. This was a bit strange. Suddenly, he thought of a possibility, so he came to Zhang Wenwu and asked excitedly, "Director Zhang, do you want to lead the troops?"
Cao Huaguo felt that the only possibility for Zhang Wenwu to do this was that Zhang Wenwu wanted to lead an army on his own. This was definitely a very good thing for him. In recent days, he had also learned about Zhang Wenwu's background from other officers of the 102nd Division. To him, Zhang Wenwu's background was already very impressive. If Zhang Wenwu wanted to lead his own troops, then he would definitely be able to rise to prominence in the future, and his life would not be in any danger. This could not but make him extremely excited.
Zhang Wenwu looked at Cao Huaguo with admiration. This kid's reaction speed was really fast. His big head was not in vain, he was also very smart.
"Yes, Huaguo, I suddenly realized during this period that if we want to fight the Japanese better, we still need people under our command. Only by climbing higher can we get more power to deal with the Japanese." Zhang Wenwu did not hide the fact that he was going to lead the troops from Cao Huaguo. As the Quartermaster Department was his own small group, there was no problem with loyalty. If he wanted Cao Huaguo to work hard and wholeheartedly, he needed to be honest with him.
"Director Zhang, don't worry, I will definitely handle this matter for you." When Cao Huaguo heard Zhang Wenwu admit this to him in person, he was very moved. This showed that he had been regarded as a confidant by Zhang Wenwu. As long as he could handle this matter well, his position in Zhang Wenwu's army would be very stable in the future.
Zhang Wenwu nodded. He knew Cao Huaguo would do his best to handle this matter, so he whispered to Cao Huaguo: "Huaguo, when you go to recruit people, pay more attention to whether there are good staff officers. If there are any, recruit them for me no matter how much money it costs, understand?"
Zhang Wenwu knew how he graduated from the military academy, and he did have a shortcoming in military business, so he asked Cao Huaguo to pay more attention to staff officers, and then recruit more staff officers to fill his own deficiencies in troop training and combat. He could also re-learn military command skills from these staff officers. He had no other choice but to learn while fighting.
Cao Huaguo also nodded, indicating that he understood. He also knew that military command was no joke. If the command was given blindly, the troops would be in trouble.
As soon as the train arrived at Xuzhou Station, Cao Huaguo followed the medical soldiers to the hospital, while Zhang Wenwu went to the war zone quartermaster department to collect the allocated weapons and ammunition. After completing the collection procedures, Zhang Wenwu gave two dollars to the officer in charge of the moving team and asked him to help watch the loading of weapons and ammunition. He then came to the office of Liang Kejian at the war zone quartermaster department.
"Director Zhang, come and have a cigarette. You've been running around every day, and it's hard enough. Take a break and have a cup of tea." Liang Kejian still greeted Zhang Wenwu warmly. The 102nd Division has become famous this time. Two days ago, Commander Li of the theater emphasized the promotion and introduction of the 102nd Division in front of so many reporters, which also made him, who is also in the central military system, feel a little proud.
Zhang Wenwu was not polite. He was indeed a little thirsty. He picked up the cup of tea handed to him by Liang Kejian and drank it. After a few sips of tea, Zhang Wenwu took the cigarette handed to him by Liang Kejian, lit it and took two puffs. Then he whispered, "Deputy Director Liang, I'm here to collect weapons and ammunition. By the way, I want to ask you for a favor."
When Liang Kejian heard that Zhang Wenwu wanted to talk to him about something, he leaned closer and asked, "Director Zhang, are there any problems with your weapons and ammunition? What do you need me to do?" He felt that the war zone would not withhold the weapons and ammunition needed by the 102nd Division. You know, the 102nd Division is guarding a very critical position now. If the war zone dared to withhold the weapons and ammunition of the 102nd Division, then the 102nd Division would have a legitimate reason to abandon its position. At that time, no one would be able to hold the 102nd Division accountable. Without weapons and ammunition, how could they defend their positions?
"No, there is no problem with the receipt of weapons and ammunition. I am going to gather some officers and soldiers who have basically recovered in the field hospital in Xuzhou, train them, and then supplement them to the 102nd Division. You may not know that the casualties of our 102nd Division are quite large. According to the order of the theater, our division has to defend for at least three days, but that is just the estimated time of the theater. The situation on the battlefield changes rapidly. Who can guarantee that the time will be so punctual? Maybe the defense time will have to be extended a lot. The theater has no reinforcements to send now. I am worried. What if the troops are wiped out and the core area of Taierzhuang is lost? Then our division will be blamed for the death."
When Liang Kejian heard that it was not a matter of weapons and ammunition, but that Zhang Wenwu was going to the hospital to abduct wounded soldiers from other troops, he was a little confused. He could not help much in this matter. But he also knew that Zhang Wenwu was talking about the actual situation. It seemed that the battle situation ahead was not optimistic, otherwise Zhang Wenwu would not be so anxious to poach soldiers from other troops.
"Director Zhang, how can I help you with this matter? I'm not familiar with the hospital." Liang Kejian couldn't think of how he could help Zhang Wenwu, so he asked directly.
Zhang Wenwu also stood up and closed the door of his office. He sat on the sofa next to Liang Kejian and whispered, "Deputy Director Liang, after I gather these people, I hope to find a place to train them. In addition, I hope that Deputy Director Liang can get us some guns, uniforms and other supplies. Of course, I can buy these with money."
Liang Kejian understood Zhang Wenwu's needs after hearing them. He thought for a moment and then said to Zhang Wenwu, "Director Zhang, there is a place next to the warehouse of the theater's quartermaster department that should be able to meet your requirements. It used to be part of the theater's warehouse, but now that there are not so many supplies, it is basically vacant. The warehouse is large enough to accommodate two to three thousand people. As for firearms and supplies, there is no problem. You are now a key force that the whole country is paying attention to, and these requirements must be met. I will get it done for you, don't worry."